Ground Baller

Characters

Yoohyun

He has high ambition for his dreams. Since he originally possessed the supported skills and strengths, after meeting the Spirit of the Earth and changing his form those skills began to manifest. He’s the kind of person with a lot of ideas.

Spirit of the Earth (Hamster)

Tries to look stoic on the outside, but in reality doesn’t spare any words when explaining things. Therefore, its opinion about baseball is quite subdued.

Short Introduction

One’s strength is confined to 153km.

What’s the point? Nothing changes even if you try.

“Change me.”

[The contract has been established.]

Synopsis

 With the strength of throwing 153km, Yoohyun was one of the leading bullpen pitchers in the league. However, it was difficult to enter the first division at this point because his form was lacking. Like this, Yoohyun had one important goal.

 His goal was to find a second pitch that could support a four-seam fastball being thrown at a maximum speed of 153km. While trying to achieve this goal, he signed a contract with a hamster known as the Spirit of the Earth. The Spirit of the Earth identified the strengths and weaknesses of KBO and Major League Baseball players and had a subdued opinion about baseball because there was nothing it didn’t know. The Spirit of the Earth signed a contract with Yoohyun in which it will provide information and missions about baseball and give him rewards for their completion.

 After Yoohyun changed his form, he was noticed by the pitcher coach Jeong Manchan. From the beginning, he was always positive about changing his pitching form. It was evident that Yoohyun would receive a call-up to the first division faster than expected, but he exceeded Coach Manchan’s expectations in his first practice just by changing his pitching form. Just like that, Yoohyun’s first appearance in the 2018 season was confirmed and the league began in earnest.

 Immediately, Yoohyun made his name known to the public by pitching 10 consecutive scoreless innings. In other words, “Yoohyun turned over a new leaf”. Yoohyun’s fanbase, who had been sad when he was released, generously cheered on his return.

 Like that, Yoohyun and Jeong Wooyeon were able to get rid of the last three innings with their fighting spirit. As a reward for three consecutive wins, Yoohyun and Jeong Wooyeon were ordered to rest for the last game, but Yoohyun continued to train.